Tottenham Fans Deface Eberechi Eze Mural Ahead Arsenal £67.5m Signing

Eberechi Eze's imminent transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal for £67.5 million has sparked tensions with rival Tottenham Hotspur, who had initially agreed a deal for the midfielder before Arsenal hijacked the transfer. A mural of Eze, created by artist North Banksy and located near Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, celebrating his move to the Gunners, was defaced with white paint and vandalized with the word 'Yids,' an anti-Semitic slur reclaimed by Tottenham supporters, strongly suggesting Spurs fans were responsible. Eze, a lifelong Arsenal fan and former academy player, chose Arsenal over Tottenham despite Spurs being the initial frontrunners. The signing marks Arsenal's seventh acquisition this summer, pushing their spending past £250 million, with Eze expected to debut in upcoming matches after missing the game against Leeds. Tottenham, meanwhile, continue to rebuild under new management but have faced setbacks in securing key players, including missing out on Eze and other targets due to injuries and transfer difficulties.